What you'll find in this edition: Save the Date - January 9 and 10 for a community facilitated forum to engage the public on White Rock City Council's strategic corporate priorities for the term of 2018...

Did you know the City of White Rock has an e-newsletter called City Connects? This newsletter is published the week of each Council Meeting and features information about upcoming events, city news, City Council updates and important seasonal reminders. C...

Oviedo Developments have received a noise extension permit for 1293 Best Street (apartment building construction) for a suspended concrete slab pour. Suspended concrete slabs need to be poured at once to ensure it sets and strengthens properly. Sometimes ...

BC Assessment has informed the City that they will be taking street front property photos of residential and commercial properties, throughout the City of White Rock, to update their property data information. This work is scheduled to begin during the we...

Sunday, December 2nd will be the start of Hanukkah, which lasts until Monday, December 10th.Each night, families and friends will gather and light a candle on the menorah, commemorating the miracle of Hanukkah while celebrating the triumph o...

City Connects, our e-newsletter is out! This week’s edition includes a brief overview of Mayor and Council's first two weeks in office and a winter festivities guide to Christmas events in White Rock!There are so many fun activities to take part in this h...

As part of the Rail Safety Improvement Project (News Release here), there will be a full day closure on Monday, November 26 at the Balsam Street rail crossing and a portion of the promenade west of Balsam Street.

In October of 2018, the City had planned to remove the second Empress Tree due to the health of the tree and public safety concerns. However, the City has taken a further review of this decision after hearing concerns raised as to whether or not there was...

The City of White Rock has reviewed the audit report from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C., dated November 22, 2018 (the “Audit”) and has accepted the recommendations in the Audit. White Rock plans to imp...

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 the contractors for the City's Waterfront Parkade project will be doing a concrete slab pour, which will require a road closure from Victoria Street/Vidal Avenue to 14933 Victoria Avenue.

We thank all veterans and those currently serving, for everything they have done for this country and our community. We honour their service and their sacrifice and never forget their extraordinary bravery.

The proceedings of the November 7, 2018, White Rock Special Council Meeting, initiated a citywide Official Community Plan (OCP) review, the scope of which staff will be reporting back on to Council at the next Regular Council meeting, which is on November...

At the end of October 2018, mail delivery may be interrupted or delayed by a possible labour disruption at Canada Post. This disruption may impact you if you are expecting a utility bill or planning to make a payment to the City by mail.

Construction work for the At-Grade Crossings Project will begin this month at Ash and Bay Street Crossings for improved signalization and crossing approaches for pedestrians as part of the federal funding toward rail safety-related projects on the Peninsu...

On Monday, October 8, 2018, City of White Rock facilities will be closed. Please note that there will not be any changes in the solid waste collection schedule next week.As you gather this weekend with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, remembe...

Phase 1 of Johnston Road Revitalization project is in its final weeks of construction and to complete the final items, Canadian Landscape and Civil Services Ltd. (CLCS) will require access to the full width of Johnston Road. The City of White Rock is allo...

A fun opportunity to learn about arts and culture in your community! Presented by the Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance, as part of the nationwide Culture Days, this event features arts and culture information booths, Live painting, dance and musical ...

Phase 1 of Johnston Road Revitalization project is in its final weeks of construction and to complete the final items, Canadian Landscape and Civil Services Ltd. (CLCS) will require access to the full width of Johnston Road. The City of White Rock is allo...

White Rock, B.C. – Today, the City of White Rock celebrated a milestone event with representatives from the Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia in regards to the construction progress of the City’s Water Treatment P...

White Rock, B.C. – After conducting major excavations to upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure, installing soil-cell structures for the new trees, and addressing sidewalk safety matters on the east side of Johnson Road, the City of Whi...

Participate in nearly 50 arts and cultural opportunities in White Rock with the 2018 Festival of the Arts. The two-month Festival features music, performances, art exhibitions, multi-cultural celebrations, and more.

Join The City of White Rock and the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation as we cut the ribbon and announce the winner of the playground naming contest.FREE PARKING at Centennial Arena and light refreshments. Come and check out this amazing new playground built ...

Please note that a FULL Road Closureand PARTIAL Road Closure is in effect along Hospital Street, Vine Avenue, and Russell Avenue for the purpose of installing off-site civil works as per the works and servicing agreement for the site 15521 Russell Avenue....

The White Rock RCMP Detachment notified the City of White Rock of vandalism that occurred at the City’s rainbow crosswalk at approximately 12:15 am, Friday, August 3rd, 2018. White Rock City Staff were on scene at 6:00am this morning working to remove sym...

Notice of Work: Starting Wednesday, August 1, City Crews will be out at 1510 Johnston Road to refurbish and convert the paid parking lot into additional free customer parking, in Uptown. Once complete, Uptown customers will have three hours of free parkin...

We've launched our new website! One of the new features is Notify Me. The new Notify Me function allows you to sign up to receive updates on topics that you are interested in such as emergency alerts, news and announcements, job opportunities, event and c...

WHITE ROCK – The City of White Rock unveiled its new website at the July 23, 2018, Regular Council Meeting and officially launched it on July 24, 2018.The complete overhaul provides a platform for more effective and efficient communication, and ...

Starting July 16, the intersection of Johnston Road and North Bluff Road will be controlled by flag persons for three weeks, from July 16 to August 3 during the hours of 5:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Friday. Signage and certified traffic control peopl...

A single lane alternating road closure is scheduled for Friday, July 13 from 7:30am to 7:00pm along Thrift Avenue to remove the traffic median on Thrift Avenue at the intersection of Thrift Avenue and Johnston Road. Work will be conducted in one day.

Don’t have air conditioning or just need a place to cool off? Head to our Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue) where we have air conditioning, a hydration station, and a lounge area where you can enjoy watching TV!The cooling centre will be available d...

The City of White Rock will be undertaking loose log removal along the waterfront to provide for better accessibility and public safety. This work will begin on Tuesday, June 19, under the direction of an Environmental Monitor using the project Environmen...

The City of White Rock will be undertaking loose log removal along the waterfront to provide for better accessibility and public safety. This work will begin on Tuesday, June 19, under the direction of an Environmental Monitor using the project Environmen...

This year, the City of White Rock requested an evaluation of the community’s fire protection program and update of its Fire Insurance Grades. This is accomplished through completion of a Fire Underwriters Survey.

The City of White Rock has been notified that Talon Helicopters will be performing low level flying over White Rock on June 12 and 13, 2018 (weather permitting) during daylight hours to conduct an aerial shoreline survey per a waiver granted by Transport ...

The City of White Rock invites professional artists or artist teams to submit an application for a site-specific public art project at the McCracken Courtyard at the Peace Arch Hospital, 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock B.C.

The City of White Rock’s 2017 Annual Report is out!How many program registrations do you think White Rock Recreation and Culture processed in 2017? Or, what was the total of Civic Grants-in-Aid awarded by the City? Find the answer, and so much more in our...

Due to the construction of Memorial Park, the City of White Rock needs to close a section of the promenade for a few weeks. We apologize for this inconvenience.We have created a temporary access route to the Pier from Marine Drive. Please refer to the att...

The City would like to inform residents and businesses of the upcoming construction work starting this week on Johnston Road from North Bluff Road to Russell Avenue. The construction work involves the reconstruction and beautification of Johnston Road’s s...

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, the City, will be relocating trees from the centre meridian of Johnston Road (between Russell and Thrift). The trees will be replanted in Maccaud Park (1475 Kent Street). This tree relocation was noted on February 26, 2018, in th...

The City would like to inform residents and businesses of the upcoming construction work starting this week on Johnston Roadfrom North Bluff Road to Russell Avenue.The construction work involves the reconstruction and beautification of Johnston Road’s str...

NAC Constructors Ltd has been contracted by the City of White Rock to construct the new Water Treatment Plant and all associated work. While our water currently meets Health Canada Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, the Water Treatment Plant ...

It's that time of year again! In order to support and promote sustainable water practices throughout the hotter months of the year, outdoor watering restrictions will be in effect from May 1 to October 15. On May 1, White Rock will have Stage 1 watering r...

City Connects, our e-newsletter is out! This week’s edition includes a special Government of Canada funding announcement that took place today at Bayview Park where Minister Duncan met with City officials and community youth leaders to highlight their eff...

White Rock Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Legacy Program recognizes the contributions of citizens in making White Rock a successful, vibrant and harmonious community. Do you know an individual who has contributed to the ...

The City of White Rock is acquiring the property at 1510 Johnston Road through the expropriation process, as approved by Council earlier today at a closed meeting and later noted during tonight’s Regular Council Meeting.

On April 6, the City of White Rock will launch a courtesy waterfront shuttle service to help people move along the waterfront on Marine Drive during the revitalization of Memorial Park and construction of the new parkade...

We wish all those celebrating, a very happy Easter. We hope that everyone, no matter their faith, is able to reconnect with family and friends over the Easter long weekend. Enjoy this time of renewal and optimism as the days get longer and sunnier and spr...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, White Rock City Council would like to recognize the contributions of Irish Canadians to the cultural enrichment of our communities and Canadian history. Best wishes are extended to all those that will be participating in t...

If you notice problems like burnt streetlights, potholes, or other issues throughout the city, notify the City of White Rock by taking a photo, including a brief description of the location and emailing it to operations@whiterockcity.ca.A picture will hel...

On Monday, March 12, 2018, a dog attacked a smaller dog in the vicinity of Vidal Street and Victoria Avenue.The smaller dog was leashed, whereas the other dog had escaped from a vehicle. Unfortunately, the smaller dog did not survive the injuries it susta...

White Rock is hosting many exciting events this summer! Our goal is to feature local artists for our annual Canada Day by the Bay event and for the White Rock Sea Festival at East Beach; covering a v...

We are sorry.We tried our best to save the Paulownia tomentosa(Empress Tree) in Memorial Park. We originally believed we could work around the tree, but unfortunately, the large shallow roots extended further to the downhill side of the tree than expected...

There is no doubt that trees play a vital role in our community. However, while trees are a valuable part of the urban pedestrian experience, they should not compromise public safety. Due to tripping hazards, poor drainage, and disruptions to City utiliti...

City of White Rock crews have been salting and putting up road closures signs throughout the snowfall. We did a ride along with Public Works to get a better understanding of what takes place on a snow day.

Hey artists! We're seeking submissions to “Celebration of Herstory”: International Women’s Day Art Exhibition at the White Rock Community Centre. Apply by February 26. http://www.semiahmooarts.com/herstory/

Be a part of one of White Rock's favourite annual events! The City will be hosting the 69th Annual Sea Festival, which takes place on the BC Day long weekend, and we are looking for volunteers to join the Sea Festival Organizing Committee. Learn more: www...

We hope you have the opportunity to reconnect with your family, to re-energize, refocus and share some quality time together...perhaps at Centennial Area for the City’s free Family Day skate! Free Family Day Skate

Effective Monday, February 5, 2018, due to a long-term re-development project occurring on the northwest corner of Johnston and Thrift, the layover for 321 and 345 and the major stop 56297 on SB Johnston Road NS Thrift Ave will be relocated. These changes...

The City's Water System Master Plan Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2018. The Water System Master Plan was approved by City Council in November of 2017. It is an all-encompassing comprehensive guide to addressing the City’s water syste...

At approximately 4:35 p.m. on January 29, 2018, the City of White Rock and White Rock Fire Rescue responded to a mudslide on private property near the intersection of Martin Street and Victoria Avenue. As a precaution, the City evacuated people from four ...

We appreciate that you took the time to come and speak with City Staff and RES'EAU-WaterNET about the research and water-related matters, our contractors for the design-build of the treatment plant, and Fraser Health about the safety and quality of our wa...

Join the City of White Rock and the research group, RES’EAU WaterNET for an Open House. Drop by anytime between 6 to 8 p.m. to learn more about the research that RES’EAU WaterNET has conducted in White Rock. Their research has focused on finding the techn...

Metro Vancouver’s Regulations & Enforcement team has received an increasing number of odour complaints attributed to Border Feed Lot in Surrey.Border Feed Lot receives agricultural waste, including animal and mushroom manure, as well as other types of...